Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Vietnam veteran reflects on fallen soldiers during decades‑long Memorial Day tradition
For more than 40 years, Vietnam War veteran Jim Whittaker, 80, has spent every Memorial Day sitting on a bench overlooking the Vietnam War Memorial in Brandywine Park, quietly honoring the men he served beside.
Brush fires, storms trigger major rail delays across Philadelphia region
The health department said it is monitoring air quality near the brush fires to ensure there are no threats.
Fairmount residents seek clarity on World Cup fan festival concerns, including parking
For 39 days beginning June 11, the festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors from around the world. Some neighbors say they still feel unprepared for the impact.
Teen on e‑scooter hospitalized after collision in Summerdale: Police
A 13‑year‑old boy is recovering at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after police say he was struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in the city's Summerdale section.
Crowd seeking new Swatch x AP watch release forces closure at KOP Mall
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - A large crowd gathered before dawn Saturday at the King of Prussia Mall, prompting a heavy police response and delaying the mall's opening for two hours after hundreds of people attempted to enter the building ahead of a highly anti
Teen to be charged with 3rd-degree murder after girl accidentally shot and killed in Upper Darby
A 14-year-old boy will be charged with third-degree murder after a shooting inside an Upper Darby home left a teenage girl dead.
14-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting inside home: Police
Action News has learned that four juveniles - two boys and two girls - were inside the home, playing with a gun when it discharged.
Bensalem police deploy drone-first program to speed emergency response
With the push of a button, officers can deploy a drone from outside the department and send it flying at 45 mph to a scene, often arriving within minutes.
NJ carnival adds more security measures as families welcome safer experience
Police from Medford and surrounding agencies are on site, and drones are being used to monitor the grounds.
Mothers, victims raise awareness about AI deepfakes at community forum in KOP
Mothers of teenage victims and state officials gathered Thursday night to warn parents about the dangers of AI-generated deepfakes and to push for stronger protections for children.